The Capitals look to take a 3-0 series lead as they visit the Canadiens. (David Kirouac — Imagn Images) [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/b5b6ea70-a3e7-4963-9a38-48d2656df5ab.jpeg] The Capitals look to take a 3-0 series lead as they visit the Canadiens. (David Kirouac — Imagn Images) The Washington Capitals are in for a challenge in Game 3, as they head up north and on the road for the first time in the Stanley Cup Playoffs to take on the Montreal Canadiens. Here's everything to know before puck drop at 7 p.m. at Bell Centre. WASHINGTON CAPITALS LINE COMBINATIONS The Capitals lines will look the same, with Logan Thompson [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/logan-thompson-wasnt-feeling-right-so-he-took-time-away-now-hes-back-at-the-perfect-time-for-the-capitals-ready-to-give-his-all] getting the start. Aliaksei Protas [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/latest-news/protas-a-possibility-for-capitals-in-game-3-against-canadiens] is nearing a return and was deemed a "possibility," but is not expected to play. Here are the combinations: Alex Ovechkin-Dylan Strome-Anthony Beauvillier Connor McMichael-Pierre-Luc Dubois-Tom Wilson Andrew Mangiapane-Lars Eller-Ryan Leonard Brandon Duhaime-Nic Dowd-Taylor Raddysh Jakob Chychrun-John Carlson Rasmus Sandin-Matt Roy Alex Alexeyev-Trevor van Riemsdyk Logan Thompson Charlie Lindgren WASHINGTON CAPITALS STATS & STORYLINES - Dylan Strome leads the Capitals in scoring these playoffs with a goal and three assists. - Alex Ovechkin has a team-leading 15 hits, along with two goals and an assist. Look for him to make an impact again. - Another X-Factor: Anthony Beauvillier, who has been an absolute driver of play on that top line. Keep an eye on him. What Has Made Beauvillier Such An X-Factor On The Capitals Top Line To Open Playoffs: 'He's A Big Game Player' [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/201f4d5a-2efb-41d6-82f4-09682812d75e.jpeg] What Has Made Beauvillier Such An X-Factor On The Capitals Top Line To Open Playoffs: 'He's A Big Game Player' The Washington Capitals have enjoyed a strong start to their Stanley Cup Playoffs run and hold a 2-0 series lead over the Montreal Canadiens, and a lot of credit should go to an X-factor emerging on the top line in Anthony Beauvillier. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/what-has-made-beauvillier-such-an-x-factor-on-the-capitals-top-line-to-open-playoffs-hes-a-big-game-player] - Ryan Leonard leads the Capitals in Corsi-for percentage (63.04), shots-for percentage (68.18) and expected goals-for percentage (82.40) at 5-on-5. Look for him to make an impact. Ryan Leonard Loves The Bright Lights. The Stanley Cup Playoffs Have Been The Perfect Place For The Capitals Rookie To Find His Footing [https://deweb-519a7.b-cdn.net/post-images/065c2335-0c90-4ec9-8cfc-1eeae4e897c2.jpeg] Ryan Leonard Loves The Bright Lights. The Stanley Cup Playoffs Have Been The Perfect Place For The Capitals Rookie To Find His Footing Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard is feeling confident through the start of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Amber Searls — Imagn Images) Select an Image [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/washington-capitals/players/ryan-leonard-loves-the-bright-lights-the-stanley-cup-playoffs-have-been-the-perfect-place-for-the-capitals-rookie-to-find-his-footing-1] - Watch out for the second line; Connor McMichael struck twice in Game 2, and Pierre-Luc Dubois and Tom Wilson are overdue for goals of their own.
